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Dollysandameliasauntietj

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Hi everyone,
I have been told that I have a raised HbA1c level when I had a blood test before I went into hospital for an operation as the hospital needed to know either way if I have diabetes or not, but I wasn't told my results until I contacted my doctors and asked for someone to contact me regarding my test results.
The male nurse clinician I spoke to on Tuesday (I think it was) was really nice as he told me about my test results and that he was going to generate an automated blood form to be sent to me in 6 months so that I can have my HbA1c levels checked again.
I was really shocked when I went to see the asthma nurse the day before my phone call as she asked if I knew my weight and I told her that I honestly didn't know, so she asked me to step into the scales in her room so that she could see how heavy I am.
When she told me that I'm 15st 10lb I was really shocked as I didn't think that I was that heavy, but 9 haven't been able to walk about as much until recently due to having an operation to remove my ovarian cyst.
The last time I remember being weighed I was around 14st.
The only problem for me is that I'm only a petite 5ft 1in. I'm also small for my age as I'm 39 years old and my brother is 30 and he's taller than me and our two sisters who are 37 (middle sis. There's a week short of 17 months between us) and our youngest sister is 33 this Saturday.
I've been told countless times that I look younger than my brother, which I don't mind.
People think my fiance is older than me, but he's actually younger than me as he's 38 next week.
 
Wife was in same position as you after medical procedure, told borderline diabetic by gp, this was after gaining weight after period of ill health & lack of activity.

Told her about newcastle diet which reverses type 2 through weight loss so she decided to join local Slimming group, in total she lost 5 stone & all bloods since have been normal, that was 4 years ago.

Worth trying to reduce weight to see if that improves matters.
 
Hi @Dollysandameliasauntietj 🙂 The good news is that with a BMI that high, losing weight could really, really help you and could put you back into the non-diabetic zone.

Have you been offered any support from your GP surgery to lose weight? Some offer free diet sessions, weigh-ins, etc etc. They could also advise you about returning to exercise after your operation to remove the ovarian cyst.
 
Dollysandameliasauntietj said:
Hi everyone,
I have been told that I have a raised HbA1c level when I had a blood test before I went into hospital for an operation as the hospital needed to know either way if I have diabetes or not, but I wasn't told my results until I contacted my doctors and asked for someone to contact me regarding my test results.
The male nurse clinician I spoke to on Tuesday (I think it was) was really nice as he told me about my test results and that he was going to generate an automated blood form to be sent to me in 6 months so that I can have my HbA1c levels checked again.
I was really shocked when I went to see the asthma nurse the day before my phone call as she asked if I knew my weight and I told her that I honestly didn't know, so she asked me to step into the scales in her room so that she could see how heavy I am.
When she told me that I'm 15st 10lb I was really shocked as I didn't think that I was that heavy, but 9 haven't been able to walk about as much until recently due to having an operation to remove my ovarian cyst.
The last time I remember being weighed I was around 14st.
The only problem for me is that I'm only a petite 5ft 1in. I'm also small for my age as I'm 39 years old and my brother is 30 and he's taller than me and our two sisters who are 37 (middle sis. There's a week short of 17 months between us) and our youngest sister is 33 this Saturday.
I've been told countless times that I look younger than my brother, which I don't mind.
People think my fiance is older than me, but he's actually younger than me as he's 38 next week.
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You have put 'at risk' in your info but it would be really useful to find out what your actual HbA1C is as it will give you an indication of how much you need to do to get into normal range and more importantly not to progress into the diabetic zone which would be over 47mmol/mol, so if at risk you are most likely between 42 and 47mmol/mol.
That puts you in a good position with some dietary changes to make a difference both to your weight and blood glucose levels. Losing weight would clearly be a good idea, exercise will help but diet is the most important.
I'm not sure age is much to do with what height you are, more genetics. I am 5ft 1", my mum was 4ft 10" and my daughter is 4ft 11".
You may find this link useful as well as the Learning Zone (orange tab at the top)
https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/ which gives some basic info and some menu ideas for a low carb regime.
 
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Hi @Dollysandameliasauntietj from another shortie! I'm 5' 1" and also hadn't been on the scales until I was diagnosed, but my bloods were way out at 76 so I was put onto metformin straight away. If going onto a low carb diet seems scary (and I was frankly terrified and truly depressed at the thought) it's worth mentioning that you do get used to it very quickly. I was a complete carb monster before diagnosis with a hefty portion in all my meals. Think pie and chips, and chip butties and you'll get the picture! After a couple of weeks off those foods I actually stopped craving them which enabled me to lose weight fairly quickly.
Word of warning, don't do it too quickly or you may end up like me and look like you need ironing! Best of luck x
 
It’s funny, my favourite meal used to be any pasta with crusty bread. Since low carb, when I cook pasta for my family, the sight of it makes me feel a little queasy
 
Welcome to the forum @Dollysandameliasauntietj

Hope your recovery continues speedily after your op.

Sorry to hear you’ve put on a bit of weight recently. Glad you have joined us though. Hopefully the support and encouragement of forum members will help you make some positive changes towards a slimmer, fitter, healthier you - which should substantially reduce your risk of developing T2 diabetes.

You might be able to refer yourself for extra support and information through a pilot of the National Diabetes Prevention Programme:
forum.diabetes.org.uk

At risk of diabetes? You can refer yourself for extra support

As part of a pilot programme, people at risk of developing T2 diabetes in England can now refer themselves for additional supoort as part of the NHS diabetes prevention programme. (If you live in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland you will still need contact your GP if your risk is moderate or...
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And if you’d like a bit of extra help getting moving, you might find Diabetes UK’s “Live Well Move More” handy - with free 1:1 sessions designed to help you get moving in a way that suits you

Good luck, and let us know how you get on 🙂
 
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